Description
Wholesome Chicken Broccoli Alfredo Bake is the ultimate comfort food, combining tender chicken, vibrant broccoli, and creamy Alfredo sauce all enveloped in pasta. This family-friendly casserole is perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings, delivering rich flavors that bring warmth to your table. Easy to prepare and packed with deliciousness, this dish is sure to create lasting memories with every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups cooked fusilli pasta
- 2 cups boneless, skinless chicken breasts (diced)
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese (divided)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Nonstick cooking spray
Instructions
- 1. Preheat oven to 375?F (190?C) and prepare a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- 2. Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente; drain and set aside.
- 3. Season chicken with salt and pepper, saut? in oil until golden brown and cooked through (about 6 minutes per side). Cut into bite-sized pieces.
- 4. In a saucepan over low heat, combine heavy cream and half of the Parmesan cheese until melted. Stir in garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- 5. In the baking dish, mix cooked pasta, broccoli, chicken, and Alfredo sauce until well combined. Top with remaining Parmesan.
- 6. Bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg